SpinScissor’s latest track is based around Spike, with the lyrics expressing his regret about his actions during the episode “Secret of my Excess.” The track opens with flowing arpeggios and a simple, but seductive kick pattern. Throughout the track, Spin makes excellent use of vocals: at times, he pitch shifts them to be lower and distorted. In other places, they’re layered to make rich harmonies and form a gorgeous texture. The track ends by introducing some crazy synth action before dropping out to leave just the bass and some pads. Wonderful work!
EveryDayDashie – A Summer in The Kirin Tales | Chinese Folk / Rock
EveryDayDashie is back again with another Eastern-inspired track, this time about the Kirin. Using the traditional instrumentation for the Chinese Folk genre, Dashie blends in some traditional rock aspects to add extra levels of spice and drive to what would be a serene piece. Midway through the piece, the genre does a 180, switching to rock-style guitar and inspirational licks from Chinese melodies. It can’t be said enough that Dashie is a master of blending cultures – and this track is no exception!
Harmony Bop – TRUST IN LOVE | Synthpop / Metal
If ever there was a cartoon about the adventures of Princess Cadance, then this would absolutely need to be the theme song! Harmony Bop’s bright synth hook, energetic drums and driving guitars create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for the Princess to deliver her sage wisdom. Sung from her point of view, Cadance sings that you need to “Trust In Love” because trust is so important to romantic relationships. Full of totally unique sections to change the pacing and emotion, Harmony Bop keeps you on your toes while constructing an experience that works perfectly as one!
Filly in the Box – Hoofprints in the Snow (Hay Tea Remix) | Drum and Bass
Hay Tea is back from a 3 year long hiatus with a smooth drum and bass remix of Filly in the Box’s “Hoofprints in the Snow.” The remix opens with some eerie and scratchy synths before jumping into the bass groove, complete with some sinister orchestral stabs. Here and there you can hear a vocal chop mixed in really nicely, and the evolving melody is carried across many voices. The track as a whole is very dark, rich, and mysterious, matching the tone of the Luna art featured. Nicely done!
Daniel Ingram – Winter Wrap Up (Vale & FL0 Remix) | Electro House
Vale & FL0 have released this banger of a remix on the classic “Winter Wrap Up!” The bass, buzzing with electric energy, joins the arcade-like synths to form a powerful groove which caries the track. The duo make creative use of the original vocals, chopping them up and applying effects to create a really unique take on the original. A heavier section with some great wubs mixes it up in the middle of the song before blending back into the more traditional Winter Wrap Up. It’s absolutely fire and will definitely help melt all that snow!
Nugget – Roses | Orchestral
Nugget has a wide range of musical abilities and this time ventures into the orchestral side of composing. “Roses” is the instrumental journey of Roseluck and her existential thoughts as she lies in the grass. The piece is simple and makes for easy listening, with string instruments and bells accentuating around a piano melody.
Makaryo – Time Is Now Here (Rosace Pony remix) | Downtempo
Rosace Pony is masterful when it comes to transporting you to another world, especially one of bliss and feels. This time, he recognized a simple, beautiful melody that Makaryo utilized and built this remix to expand on what made that track special. Highlighting the synth hook and Fluttershy AI vocals, Rosace adds different parts and instruments at different times to piece together a continually moving experience around a simple concept. With added reverb to feel big, drop sections, epic drums at times, and more, you won’t be able to get enough of this track.
PumpkinZ – Rewind | Chill Trap
PumpkinZ is well-versed in creating chill, vibe-y tunes. His latest track, “Rewind”, features sharp synth plucks backed by a smooth bassline. A classic trap beat keeps it flowing, while still retaining the chill nature of the piece. Let the vibes flow with this perfectly balanced chill trap track.
Pit Crew – Don’t Kill the Part of You That’s Cringe | Indie Pop
CW: Profanity
Chuckles and the Pit Crew are back with what I can only describe as the fanart anthem! “Don’t Kill the Part of You That’s Cringe” is all about being creative, making art, and putting it out there – regardless of your level of expertise. The lyrics are about designing a cringy, hot pink, Mary Sue, waifu material, OC purely for the fun of it, and it’s accompanied by a time lapse of ArwenCuack drawing a wonderful alicorn OC decked in rainbow swag galore! The instrumental also sparkles with its bells and bouncy bass; definitely make sure to check out this bop!
Blurain – Dear Luna | Alt. Rock / Metal
This song from Blurain, standing at nearly 7 minutes in length, is possibly his most ambitious single yet! Split into 5 parts, it moves from ballad to heavier pop-punk/metal to ambient instrumental as he draws on his own past experiences and calls on Luna to help him defeat his own Tantabus. Each change keeps you holding on to hear more – definitely worth the whole 7-minute experience!
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